Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto
2205 W Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 11 violations and 5 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: December 29, 2025
Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto: FDACS Inspection History (3)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
JANAK PATEL, OWNER
NICHOLAS SAWYER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR - SES
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Product Re-inspection Required· 2 violations· 5 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
71
Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption sold or distributed in a
container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child
Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child-resistant
packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail : Canned cannabis water shows 4 servings and is not able to be child resistant once
the can is open for the first serving. Item is under stop sale SEE SUPPLEMENT
INSPECTION: KRATOM PRODUCTS
Violation No.
81
Kratom products for human consumption not labeled as required by Chapter 500,
F.S. 5K-4.030(3)(a), F.A.C.
Retail: OPMS kratom capsules are missing " supplement" on the primary display panel and
7-OH is not listed in parts per million. Items are under stop sale SEE SUPPLEMENT
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Comments:
Print Date: 12/18/2025
Page 1 of 4
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Comments:
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Comments:
Print Date: 12/18/2025
Page 2 of 4
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Comments:
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Comments:
Print Date: 12/18/2025
Page 3 of 4
When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of LECANTO FOOD MART hereby waive a notice and
a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
JANAK PATEL, OWNER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 12/18/2025
Page 4 of 4
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area: raw shell eggs stored above milk products. COS: eggs were moved to the
bottom shelf. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs were stored on top of the cheese container and the chicken
containers. COS: eggs were moved to the bottom shelf
Y
x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Unable to show or discuss a policy that relates to food borne illness, symptoms, exclusion vs
restriction.
Y
o
2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Unable to verify employee training to report illness as they relate to food borne illness.
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not
discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date
mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Date marking is missing on the sliced cheese . COS dates were applied
Print Date: 9/4/2024
Page 1 of 2
x
24
Pf
o
Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 Pf
Observation: Written procedures were not available. Agency guidance document was provided.
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Restroom: hand washing sign is not posted, Agency sign provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Retail area: plastic bottles of BBQ sauce, Hot sauce and Ranch dressing were not labeled
with name of product. COS: labels were applied
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food
stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Kitchen area: container of breading flour was stored directly on the floor. COS: Container
was moved to a proper location.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Sanitizer test strips were not available.
5-202.11(B)
Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable.
5-202.11(B)
Kitchen area: 3 compartment sink leaks at the middle basin, the strainer is totally rusted
away.
Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (5)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 12/18/2025 Page 1 of 4 | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: Print Date: 12/18/2025 Page 2 of 4 | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: | |
| STOP SALE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments: Print Date: 12/18/2025 Page 3 of 4 … |
Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto last inspected?
- Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 29, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto had?
- Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto find?
- Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 29, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto has 5 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lecanto Food Mart in Lecanto are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.
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